The Complete Idiot S Guide To Evolution

Discusses early theories of evolution, the work of Darwin, fossil and other evidence, and the effects of evolution on us and the future.

Everyone needs a little help with class from time to time. Whether you're studying for a big AP biology test or working to finish Biology 101, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Biologyis a lifesaver. As with the successful The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chemistry(1592571018) and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Physics(159257081X), The Complete Idiot's Guide to Biologyfollows a standard AP biology course curriculum beginning with life, cells, and molecular structure and ending with evolution, ecosystems, and ecology. Including discussions of genetics, classifications, vertebrates, invertebrates, fungi, plants, deuterostomes, chordates, mammals, bacteria, and viruses, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Biologycovers everything for the biology student in a clear, easy to understand manner. Written by an AP biology instructor who has 30 years of teaching experience, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Biologyis the perfect choice for the high school or college student.

An objective overview of the biggest controversy in American education. Intelligent Design is one of the hottest issues facing parents and educators to day, but it can be hard to separate the facts from the heated rhetoric. This expert and objective guide gets to the bottom of the questions: What is Intelligent Design? Should it replace or complement traditional science? What's all the fuss about? * Explains the terms, the controversy, and the involvement of the American courts * Indispensable guide for concerned educators and parents * Written by an expert in the field

Looks at religious, philosophical, and scientific theories surrounding the nature and origin of the universe, covering such topics as the Big bang theory, general relativity, quantum theory, evolution, and creationism.

Explains the basic concepts behind the life sciences, including information about the plant and animal kingdoms, zoology, botany, and has chapters on evolution, genetics, genetic engineering, ecology, and the future.

The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Chemistry of Love shares the amazing new findings about the chemical reactions that create what people call "love." With the help of neuroscience, biochemistry, and physiology, readers can finally get some real insight into the affairs of the heart and the actual "laws of attraction." • Covers the role of pheromones, neurotransmitters, and hormones that occur during sexual attraction and lead to the euphoria of "love" • Includes information on how readers can use this knowledge to enhance their significant relationships, both romantic and nonromantic

“Why are most plants green?” Why doesn’t stomach acid dissolve the stomach itself? Why are there more tornados in the Midwest than on the coast? This volume answers these questions and over 200 more, shedding light on the science behind them. As informative as it is entertaining, it addresses every major branch of science, including physics, chemistry, biology, geology, meteorology, astronomy, and cosmology. It highlights some of the big ideas that helped shape science as we know it, and discusses the future of science with regards to nanotechnology, genetic modification, molecular medicine, and string theory. • Complete Idiot’s Guides® have a proven track record of simplifying science with great success, as with volumes on physics and chemistry. •Entertaining scientific overviews of this kind also successful, including such titles as The Pocket Idiot’s Guide™ to Not-So-Useless Facts and The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Understanding Einstein.

You're no idiot of course. You know that Albert Einstein came up with the famous "E=mc" equation and that his hair looked like it had survived a nuclear test blast. But when it comes to understanding his theories and how they changed the world--well, youre no Einstein. Dont go nuclear yet! The Complete Idiots Guide to Understanding Einstein shows how relatively easy--and fun--it can be to learn and appreciate the world of physics and Einsteins brillant accomplishments.